2006 BMW 530 vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3429 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |